Less than 12 months since his retirement, fan-favourite Vasyl Lomachenko is set to make a comeback to boxing as he seeks to re-establish himself as a pound-for-pound star. Now, former rival Devin Haney and potential opponent Shakur Stevenson have reacted to the news.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As one of the most decorated amateur boxers of all time, \u2018Loma\u2019 wasted no time in competing at the elite level as a professional, but suffered a split-decision defeat in just his second pro bout \u2013 a clash for the vacant WBO featherweight world title.<\/p>\n
However, the Ukrainian got his hands on that belt in the ensuing fight and soon established himself as a pound-for-pound talent, becoming a three-division world champion in just 12 fights.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lomachenko was unable to achieve his dream of becoming an undisputed champion, with a heart-wrenching and somewhat controversial 2023 defeat to Devin Haney denying him that achievement<\/a>. Then, he bounced back and knocked out George Kambosos to claim the IBF lightweight title in May 2024.<\/p>\n Despite impressing against Kambosos, that performance looked set to be Lomachenko\u2019s last, retiring 13 months later with a record of 21-3 due to a lack of motivation and ongoing back injury.<\/p>\n After almost a year away, it has now been revealed that 38-year-old Lomachenko will make a return to the ring, with Haney<\/a> and Stevenson<\/a> amongst the first to welcome him back to the sport.<\/p>\n Wow.. welcome back Loma! https:\/\/t.co\/XAKdi5Qvj8<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Devin Haney (@Realdevinhaney) May 12, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udd25 https:\/\/t.co\/Zh4ff1sO5c<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Shakur Stevenson (@ShakurStevenson) May 12, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n